Apprentice Fabricator Welder

To ensure skill levels for the future and longevity of the company we require motivated and yet articulate individuals to learn the full aspect of fabrication and welding of structural steel framed buildings. The successful candidate needs to enjoy manual work and want to develop through an apprenticeship consisting of working within the factory and college day release.

Applicants will gain full knowledge of technical drawings, putting theory into practice using the skills taught by peers, college and by utilising the advance machinery within the company / industry.
Using both manual and machined techniques taught to turn steel sections and fitting parts into structural steel assemblies of a building within a tight tolerance.
Marking out steel, flame cutting, grinding, shaping, tack welding, full welding, straightening, drilling, ID stamping and de burring of individual sections within a steelwork building.

Training:

Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship. 

You will be taught whilst on the job but also spend 1 day per week in a classroom environment at your place of work.

Classroom and work-based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.

All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:

An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification.
An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification.

Training Outcome:

After successfully completing the apprenticeship, our aim is to incorporate the individual into our dedicated team with an aim to progress them further on more complicated work. Gaining both knowledge and increased earning potential as they go.

Supervisors, Foreman and even managers are often recruited from the workshop floor in this industry due to the high level of experience required to manage a factory of this type.

Employer Description:
information Billington Structures is one of the UK’s leading structural steel contractors. We are nationally recognised and multi award-winning, with over 70 years’ experience in the industry. Our team are experienced in projects from simple building frames to the most complex structures in excess of 12,000 tonnes. With two steel fabrication plants in Barnsley and one in Bristol we have the capability to process over 40,000 tonnes of steel per annum and can service clients at locations throughout the UK and Europe.

Working Hours :
40 Hours basic plus overtime Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 4.30pm Friday 7.45am to 12.45pm Overtime extra during the week and weekends available when required

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness